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Africa plan for $1 trillion trade bloc on track

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:26:15 +0000

NAIROBI, May 18 (Reuters) – Plans to create a 26-nation free trade area by integrating three existing African trade blocs by July 2014 are on track and the only major sticking point is likely to be harmonising rules of origin, the three blocs said on Friday.

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UPDATE 3-Cash-strapped G8 looks to private sector in hunger fight

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:05 +0000

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – Buffeted by the euro zone crisis and distracted by political problems at home, the leaders of the world’s industrial powers turned to the private sector on Friday to help fight hunger and malnutrition for up to a billion people struggling with shortages, droughts and rising food prices.

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AFRICA DEBT-Kenya yields head into single digits

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:56:09 +0000

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) – Kenyan Treasury bill yields are likely to fall to single digits for the first time since September at an auction next week, while healthy demand is expected at Zambia’s first bond auction in two months on Thursday.

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Dutch KLM Re-Introduces Direct Flights to Lusaka

AllAfrica — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:19:54 +0000

Lusaka — The Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has reintroduced its direct flights into the Zambian capital, Lusaka, following increased traffic between Amsterdam and the southern African country. KLM managing director Erik Varwijk said the re-launch of the flights to Zambia would open up new markets for business. He was speaking after KLM’s re-introduced acrobatics touched down at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda (KK) International Airport last Tuesday. Flowers and tourism Varwijk said KLM’s first flight to Zambia was a significant milestone, beginning a three-per-week service, which would help open up the central African country to the world. He explained that KLM, which is a shareholder in Kenya Airways, had decided to add Zambia to its direct flights destinations after noticing increased traffic between Zambia and Amsterdam via Kenya on Kenya Airways. “Zambia is experiencing strong growth, thanks to its vigorous mining industry. Moreover, this new destination for KLM will create a direct link between Zambia’s flourishing flower industry and the Netherlands, which is the largest junction in the worldwide flower industry”, KLM says in a press release. Adding: “Zambia also offers a wide variety of tourist attractions. Tourism in Zambia is centred around the city of Livingstone, located on the banks of the Zambezi river and close to the famed Victoria Falls”. Airbus A330-200 Mr. Varwijk, accompanied by Zambian Communication minister Yamfwa Mukanga and Tourism minister Given Lubinda, arrived on an Airbus A330-200 which landed at Lusaka at 10pm, five minutes ahead of schedule. Showers of water were immediately opened onto the 343-seater jet from the airport’s shower tower as a sign of welcome. The airline will operate direct flights from Lusaka to Amsterdam on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, leaving Lusaka at 23:55 and arriving in the Netherlands at 09:55 the next day. The return flight will leave Amsterdam at 12:30 and arrive in Lusaka at 22:05 the same day. KLM suspended its flights to Lusaka 16 years ago. The Dutch government announced last year that it will close down its embassy in Zambia. Relationship Minister Mukanga said the bilateral air service agreement just signed between Zambia and the Dutch government marks a new beginning in relations between the two nations. Mr. Mukanga said the agreement will allow both countries’ airlines to enter the respective markets without restrictions, give people a choice of travel and help bring about competitive airline fares. “The Netherlands is a strong country within the European Union and has significantly contributed to other areas of our economy,” he said. “The Zambian government welcomes KLM and looks forward to continued cooperation between the two countries in the field of air service and other economic endeavours.” Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin WordPress | Android Forums | WordPress Tutorials

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Tribunal ruling set for May 24th

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:24:53 +0000

Lusaka High Court Judge Fulgency Chisanga has set 24th May as the date for ruling on the application by the State to have the injunction against the tribunal appointed to investigate three suspended Judges dismissed. Judge Chisanga adjourned the matter this morning after lawyers for the two Judges who have challenged the setting up of the Tribunal made submissions. The State made its submission yesterday through Solicitor General Musa Mwenye who urged the Court to dismiss the injunction stating that it was premature. Judge Chisanga on Wednesday granted High Court judges Nigel Mutuna and Charles Kajimanga a stay to prevent the tribunal set up by President Michael Sata to investigate them and Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda for alleged misconduct.

Zambia clarifies Renard future

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:08:57 +0000

Zambia’s sports minister says that funds are finally in place to secure the services of Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Herve Renard.

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Katebe Earns Chipolopolo Cap

AllAfrica — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:10 +0000

HWANGE defender Aaron Katebe has earned his first cap for the senior Zambian national team after being drafted into the squad that held Angola to a goalless draw in Luanda on Wednesday night. Chipolopololo coach Renard Herve, still basking in the glory of winning the Africa Cup of Nations, called Katebe up as one of the three foreign-based players. Katebe, a Zambian Under-20 international, joined midfielder Chisamba Lungu of Russian club FC Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast and Felix Katongo who plays for Petro Atletico in Angola. Herve rested some of his first team players as Zambia had not played a match since winning the Afcon final in February. The French coach was using the match to weigh his options before Zambia set up camp in Johannesburg on May 20 ahead of their 2014 Fifa World Cup Group D qualifying games against Sudan away on June 2 and Ghana at home on June 9. Katebe went to Zambia soon after Hwange’s 2-1 win over Black Mambas at the Colliery and is yet to return for club duty. Hwange secretary Burzil Dube yesterday said Katebe was still in Zambia. “He went to Zambia for national team duties but we hope he will be back for the match against Highlanders,’ said Dube. Katebe is the third player from Hwange to earn a call to a national team after the pair of skipper Rodwell Chinyengetere and Francisco Zikumbawire were calledup by Warriors coach Rahman Gumbo for camp next week. Meanwhile, former CAPS United coach Fordson Kabole has left his Zambian side Power Dynamos to join DRC second division side Don Bosco FC of Lubumbashi. Kabole told the Zambian media that he has a tough challenge of qualifying his new team to the DR Congo top-flight league by the end of the season. Don Bosco is run by TP Mazembe club president Moise Katumbi’s son, Champion, and currently lies second of their regional second division table. Kabole is likely to work with disgraced Zimbabwean players Darryl Nyandoro and Chris Samakweri who stand reportedly duped Kabole’s former club CAPS United. Powered By WizardRSS.com | Full Text RSS Feed | Amazon Plugin WordPress | Android Forums | WordPress Tutorials

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Cash-strapped G8 looks to private sector in hunger fight

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:59:56 +0000

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – Buffeted by the euro zone crisis and distracted by political problems at home, the leaders of the world’s industrial powers are turning to the private sector to help fight hunger and malnutrition for up to a billion people beset by shortages, droughts and rising food prices.

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2,500 health workers have been employed from April 2012- Dr. Chikusu.

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:43:11 +0000

Government has disclosed that it has from April 2012 to date recruited about 2,500 upbeat workers at a cost of K77 billion. Health Deputy Minister Patrick Chikusu says the ministry also plans to open up a training institution similar to Chainama College that offer training in health sciences. Dr. Chikusu says this will help the government address the shortage of manpower currently being faced in the health sector. Dr. Chikusu who has been touring health facilities in the country says from the tours he has undertaken so far, he has learnt that there is urgent need to address the staff shortage in the health sector. He adds that the PF government has in the 2012 budget set aside some money meant for in-service training. Dr. Chikusu was speaking to QFM news in an exclusive interview. And Dr. Chikusu has also said that health personnel working in the Diaspora have expressed interest in taking up jobs in Zambia currently being advertised by the ministry of health. He says the ministry has so far received applications from Zambian medical officers working within the southern region and those in the western countries hit by the effects of the global recession. Dr. Chikusu has attributed the interest by the Zambians health workers to return home to the improved conditions of service being offered by government. He says workers in the health sector are able to access mortgage loans among other improved conditions of service.

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Lobola – Pilato, Jay Rox & King Dandy Krazy

Truly Zambian — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:35:25 +0000

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